The Lowland Glossary

The Lowland Glossary

Demure

shy or modest but in a flirtatious way

Precarious

Not secure and subject to collapse

Contemptuous

To view with disdain

Antagonize

To create a feeling of hostility

Bourgeoisie

The economic middle class

Incredulous

An expression of complete disbelief

Console

A sympathetic expression toward another

Clandestine

Covert and secretive

Rancor

Feelings of animosity toward another

Repercussion

The consequence of a particular act

Speckled

Flecked with dots

Spontaneous

Happening impulsively and without planning

Languid

Fatigued; lacking a certain fire or spirit

Ideology

A philosophy or system of belief

Stagnant

Not displaying progress or evolution; remaining in place without change

Vivid

Portrayed with a heightened intensity

Distraught

Overcome by an agitation of negative emotions

Giddy

An almost childlike expression of joy and happiness

Ineptitude

Incompetence; demonstration of a lack of even fundamental ability

Pensive

Lost in thoughtful contemplation

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